KWA's New Contract for 2007-2009
The SEIU Healthcare 775NW caregivers bargaining team and KWA have approved our next union contract, with raises, increased mileage in 2008 and great health care.
Raises & Higher Wage Scale!
We won $0.25/hour raises July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008.
Hourly Scale from 7/1/2007 to 6/30/2008
Step A 0-2,000 hrs $9.97
Step B 2,001-4,000 hrs $10.07
Step C 4,001-6,000 hrs $10.17
Step D 6,001-8,000 hrs $10.27
Step E 8,001-10,000 hrs $10.37
Step F 10,001-12,000 hrs $10.47
Step G 12,001-14,000 hrs $10.57
Step H 14,001+ hrs $10.87
Hourly Scale from 7/1/2008 to 6/30/2009
Step A 0-2,000 hrs $10.22
Step B 2,001-4,000 hrs $10.32
Step C 4,001-6,000 hrs $10.42
Step D 6,001-8,000 hrs $10.52
Step E 8,001-10,000 hrs $10.62
Upon request, KWA will also pay renewal fees for CNAs, NARs and other licenses.
No New Costs for Health, Dental, Prescription Drug & Vision!
Health care plans through the SEIU Health Benefits Trust includes your choice of Premera Blue Cross or Group Health. Your premium cost is still $17 per month. No annual deductible and low copays. A better choice of dentists through Premera (instead of Standard dental) will start later this year.
Professional Training!
KWA will contribute to a new training partnership fund to improve training, build a career ladder and achieve professional certification. This year KWA will also have our own on-the-job educational “in services.”
Increased Mileage!
Starting July 1, 2008, mileage reimbursement goes up to 45 cents per mile.
Fair Way To Get More Client Hours & Qualify For Health Care!
KWA will begin tracking caregiver requests for additional hours, matching client needs and caregiver qualifications on the schedule. Additional hours will go first to workers trying to qualify for health care or those with the most hours of experience.